WHUS76 KEKA 161004
MWWEKA

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2000Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2000Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm-
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM PDT this
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

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PZZ470-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T2300Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and seas around 9 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM
  PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT this
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ475-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0014.260416T1200Z-260417T1200Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 13 feet expected. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
  30 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Friday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ450-161815-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260417T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
304 AM PDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  6 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$